A Time to Give Thanks

Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Romans 5: 1-5

There are times in our lives when we are challenged with difficulties, distresses, pain and even darkness. There is no doubt, that in those times, it is hard to give thanks to God. It seems that it is almost too much to ask. During those difficult times, it might seem that nothing goes right—that we’ve been dealt a bad hand. It is natural that we might find it difficult to offer up thanksgiving at times like those. But as faithful Christians, that is what we are challenged to do.

I think that it is safe to say that no one lives a full life without struggling mightily from time to time. Struggles can come from our own decisions, but just

as likely we may face obstacles through no fault of our own. We may face difficulties created by others,

or by societal changes, or personal conflicts. We may struggle because of grief. Whatever leads us to stumble one thing is assured. That we are justified by our faith. Because of that, through Jesus Christ, we have obtained grace and hope. That is worthy of thanksgiving.

In the above scripture passage, Paul tells us that we should even be thankful for the suffering that we may endure. We give thanks because suffering strengthens us and gives us hope. So, as we move closer to Thanksgiving, let us keep the words of Paul on our hearts. That whatever we may be facing, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is assured. And for that we can all give thanks!

Blessings,Charles

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Trinity Times

Volume 7, Issue 11November 2019

Trinity United Methodist

Church

1160 Trinity Church RoadNewberry, SC 29108803-276-1245 Office803-206-4623 Pastor Cell

clwilbanks@bellsouth.nettrinityumcnewberry@gmail.comwww.trinityumcnewberry.netPLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITEAS OFTEN AS YOU CAN!

Peggy Bogart, Church SecretaryHead Usher: Harry LongshoreChoir Director: Jane PollardOrganist: Phyllis SandersSubstitute Organist: Eddie WelbornVideo Board: Josh Pitts, Caroline Senn, Bryan WaldropAcolytes/Cross Bearers Coordinator: Eli MartinNewsletter Editor: Harriet Stevenson

Sunday Worship:Adult Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Church: 11:00 a.m.

We are a nurturing and open church to all who enter into our Sanctuary. We base our ministry on the Word of God and a caring spirit. Jesus invites us to share our ministry to all that come into our church.

We are a caring and loving church and we want to share your concerns. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to

share a prayer request with us. We will be happy to pray for you. Contact Harriet Stevenson, Peggy Bogart, Church Secretary, or Pastor Charles to add or remove names from the Prayer List.

Recent Hospitalizations and/or Surgeries: Known Hospitalizations:Nursing Home: Continued Prayers: Homer Garnett, James and Jeannette Poag, Jean Bundrick, Cheryl Longshore, Martha Meadows, Mary Waldrop, Shirley Berry, Clarissa Hendrix, Jim Waldrop, Olin Johnson, Alice Longshore, Wilson Senn

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Family and Friends of Trinity: Larry DeHart, Sandra Kenney, Robert Duffie, Linda Smith, Jerry Nichols, Ann Coker, Kerry Franklin, Dale Wicker, Chris Fowler

NOVEMBER ALTAR FLOWERS

Nov. 3 - Sylvia Holmes/Betty Way Nov. 10 - Marie SomersNov. 17 - Sharon BaughmanNov. 24 - Jane and Robert Pollard

If you would like to place flowers in the church, please sign the flower chart located on the bulletin board opposite the pastor’s study. Record your name on the Sunday you wish to place flowers in the church. You will need to fill out an Altar Flower Sheet located on the bulletin board next to the Flower Chart at least a week before you have the flowers. Please complete and return the form to the desk of Peggy Bogart, Church Secretary.

November GreetersNov. 3 – Watkins MartinNov.10 – Linda Lominack

Nov. 17 – Myrtle

LongshoreNov. 24 – Harriet Stevenson

Old Testament Epistle

Nov. 3 Josh Pitts Harriet StevensonNov. 10 Sharon Baughman Frieda KeslerNov. 17 Eli Martin Dixie WaldropNov. 24 Harry Longshore Betsy Black

NOVEMBER ACOLYTES

CROSS BEARERS

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Nov. 3 Olivia Martin Isabel Martin Nov. 10 Kruz Bouknight Isabel MartinNov. 17 Kella Battiste CJ GriffinNov. 24 Noah Mohler Gavin Wilson

Acolytes and Cross Bearers are asked to be present and ready by 10:50 a.m. Also, you are reminded to hang up your robes before you leave. Please let Eli Martin know if you will not be able to serve on your Sunday. Thank you for being such an important part of our service!

3 – Jane Woodward 8 – Michael Bouknight

11 – Jim Waldrop18 – Myrtle Longshore

19 – Crystal Waldrop 23 – Dave Waldrop, Jr. 27 – Jeannette Poag 27 – Noah Waldrop

28 – Gloria Brehmer30 – Kruz Bouknight

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Birthday and Anniversary Recognitions

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

United Methodist Women

6:30 p.m.

Trinity Men’s Club7:30 p.m.

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Adm. Council7:00 p.m.

Silver and GoldCracker BarrelGreenwood.

11:30 a.m.

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Veterans Day

Call Harriet Stevenson to sign

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Deadline for December Trinity

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ThanksgivingService

Silverstreet Lutheran 7:00 p.m.

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Visit our website: www.trinityumcnewberry.com Visit our FB Page: trinityumcnewberry

Mary Waldrop and Alice Longshore, Trinity breast cancer survivors, would like to thank the church for the gift they received on Wear Pink Sunday in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They each received a silver pink ribbon bracelet.

Organizations and Opportunities to Serve:

UnitedMethodistWomen(Circle)

1st Monday

2019 Officers: President – Lisha Senn; Vice President – Harriet Stevenson; Secretary – Frieda Kesler; Treasurer – Susan Longshore.

As their October mission project, the UMW made a monetary donation to the Back Pa ck program. The UMW met on Oct. 7. Delicious refreshments were served by June Pitts and Susan Longshore. The program was presented by Joan Morris.

Next Meeting: November 4 - Program: Christine HendrixHostesses – Myrtle Longshore and June Pitts

SilverAndGold

2019 Officers: President – Joan Morris; Assistant to President – Harriet Stevenson; Treasurer – Rebecca Bundrick and Devotional Leader – Phyllis Sanders

On Oct. 9, the Silver and Gold had a spaghetti lunch in the Fellowship Hall of the church. We had a great turnout and were very happy to have Mrs. Shirley and Sally join us. Thanks to Myrtle Longshore

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Men’s Club

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for providing the gifts for our monthly drawing and to Harriet Stevenson who brought materials for a fall craft project. See picture elsewhere. All seniors, male or female, are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. Next meeting: Nov. 13 – The Cracker Barrel, Greenwood – 11:30 a.m. Please call Harriet Stevenson at 276-3602 to sign up to go and let her know if you need transportation. Prizes for monthly drawing will be provided by Jane Pollard.

Officers: President- Johnnie Pitts; Vice President-Ashley Wilson; Sec/Treas-Wilson Senn; Program Coordinator-Foster Senn.

The Men’s Club met on Wednesday, October 2 and enjoyed fried catfish prepared by Roger Longshore with help from Grady Senn and Wilson Senn.. All men are encouraged to attend our meetings. You do not have to be a member of Trinity to participate in the Men’s Club.

Next Meeting: Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Cooks will be Barry Kesler, Craig Kesler, Dave Waldrop, Jim Waldrop, Ashley Wilson.

Invite a friend to come to church with you! All are welcome!With YOUR help, we can grow our membership at Trinity!

Lauryn Wilson, daughter of April and Ashley Wilson, was announced as Newberry Academy’s October Rotary Club Student of the Month.

Newberry Memorial Hospital Volunteers is having a Collective Goods Sale on Nov. 18 (7-5) and Nov. 19 (7-3).Various items with various prices. Proceeds help Volunteers with projects. Thank you.

Jane Woodward

Shirley Berry is the proud great grandmother to a little boy named William Thomas Dipner. Liam is the son of Kristin and Brent.

Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) – Josh and Erin Pitts, Leaders; Shelbie Johnson, President The MYF would like to thank everyone who participated and/or helped with their spaghetti lunch and bake sale fundraiser on Oct. 13. It was a great success only because of your support.

Upcoming Events:Nov. 17 – MYF meets at church at 5:00 p.m.

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Other events will be posted in bulletin and announced at church.

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas ChildSponsored by United Methodist Women of Trinity

Pick up your shoebox from the narthex of the church.

Fill it with toys, gifts, and other items for a girl or boy. Take them out of packaging.

Attach label found inside box.

Pray for the child who receives it.

It all starts with a simple gift. Will you prayerfully consider joining us in this exciting ministry? These boxes can

truly make a difference in a child’s life and allows the boy or girl a chance to get to know Jesus.

We will deliver the boxes to the local drop-off in Newberry t he week of Nov. 18th.

Sympathy is extended to Homer Garnett and family

on the recent passing of his wife, Edna. Please pray

for this family. Mrs. Edna will be missed.

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ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS

FOR CHRISTMAS

Poinsettias for Christmas this year will be $11.00 each. Order Forms can be found in the Narthex. Forms must be returned to Sharon Baughman by Sunday, November 17. Make checks payable to Trinity UMC. Remember,Advent starts December 1 and the poinsettias will be used as altar flowers during the month of December.

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You are cordially invited to the Community Thanksgiving service to be held at Silverstreet Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Wear Pink Sunday for Breast Cancer Awareness Month was held on Oct. 13 Mary Waldrop and Alice Longshore were recognized for being breast cancer survivors.

Rev. Love presented Trinity a

certificate for paying 100% of their apportionments. Grady Senn, Pastor Wilbanks, and Dave Waldrop accepted the certificate at Trinity’s Charge Conference held on Sept. 20.

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Nov. 3 – Don’t forget to set your

Your clocks back on Saturday

evening as Daylight-Saving Time ends at 2:00

a.m. on that Sundaymorning.

5TH SUNDAY GATHERING A GREAT SUCCESS!

Entertainment by Big Creek Gospel Quartet

THANK YOU FRIEDA KESLER AND ALL WHO HELPED WITH SET UP, COOKING, CLEAN UP, ETC.

The Silver and Gold enjoyed making pumpkins for fall at their October meeting. Ask a member how to do it. It is SO EASY!

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ADVENT BEGINS DEC. 1.ARE YOU ANTICIPATING

CHRIST’S BIRTH? WHAT AN EXCITING TIME TO LOOK FORWARD T0.

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